Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also pledged to void a last-minute Disney development deal.
DeSantis said he is looking into the possibility of imposing fresh taxes on Disney hotels and property developments and tolls on roads near its facilities in Florida – a threat that came after the company pushed through 30-year development deal just before the state took control of its special tax district.appearance at conservative Hillsdale College“They can keep trying to do things, but ultimately, we’re going to win on every single issue involving Disney,” DeSantis added.
The governor has repeatedly clashed with Disney brass in the months since the company publicly lobbied against Florida’s
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